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6. Recommendations6.1 EmploymentBased on the community survey, community members seek more employment opportunities for residents, especially young residents entering the workforce. Georgia State University has an opportunity to meet this community concern by conducting outreach in order to NPU-V residents and target them to fill relevant part-time and full-time jobs that may open as a result of the redevelopment. Outreach could involve local job fairs heavily advertised within NPU-V. In conjunction with redevelopment plans, Georgia State could seek companies that pay above minimum wage rates, offer room for promotion, and offer benefits to seasonal and part-time workers to occupy retail and food vacancies. As an urban research university, GSU is poised to build partnerships with NPU-V nonprofit organizations in order to conduct workforce development programming within the community. Students pursuing coursework in fields such as social work, education, public health, and nonprofit management will have the opportunity to engage in programming and research geared toward improving community health. Looking forward, GSU must continuously update workforce development training to provide community with necessary skills needed to secure and maintain employment and continue to strengthen partnerships between local nonprofit organizations, NPU-V residents and students. 6.2 HousingTo address concerns for affordable housing, we recommend GSU proactively advocate for homeownership programs for residents of NPU-V. There may be existing programs in the area. GSU could find novel ways to support such efforts that aim to increase home ownership among current residents. New housing built by the university should include developments that are available to those with low-income or on subsidized housing. To protect current residents, GSU could advocate for affordable housing near the redevelopment to not be forfeited by establishing a predetermined “No Housing Loss” zone prior to construction. Finally, Georgia State University has an opportunity to encourage community volunteer cleanup programs (trash pickup, vandalism cleanup, cleanup of vacant homes) to improve the physical environment and increase social capital in NPU-V. 6.3 GreenspaceThere is room for improvement in currently available green space in NPU-V, including additions to the built environment to support parks and other green space areas and to decrease flooding. Improving current maintenance facilities and increasing park security would strengthen current greenspace infrastructure. Again, as an urban research university, Georgia State University has an opportunity to develop programs through current parks and recreation centers that encourage use of green space. Students studying a range of coursework, including public policy/administration, physical education, environmental sciences, education, and public health have the opportunity to work with community leaders to create these programs. We urge planners to consider the use of greenspace as a buffer for highways and freeways. Long-term budgeting and planning will be necessary to ensure all greenspace, additions to the built environment and related facilities are maintained. Moreover, there is a potential for GSU and local nonprofits to develop community centered programming and activities to promote use of green space. 6.4 FoodRedevelopment plans should include an affordable supermarket that is accessible to vulnerable populations living in NPU-V. Alternatively, GSU could support novel efforts to increase resident access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Community gardens have the potential to increase the amount of healthy food in the area, as well as utilize vacant lots for garden plots. Community gardens allow for community members to get involved in growing and consuming healthy produce. In combination with greenspace, GSU and local nonprofits could develop community centered programming and activities to promote cultivating community and/or urban gardens. 6.5 TransportationThe redevelopment will almost assuredly change the transportation network available to current residents. GSU, as it is currently proposing, could support the continued addition to the built environment facilities that support walking, biking, and public transit in the future development plan and adhere to a complete streets vision. Via ongoing dialogue with the community, GSU can work with community members to ensure transportation modifications are effectively integrated into Atlanta’s transportation fabric. 7. Evaluation and MonitoringThe primary measure of success for this HIA would be if GSU included funding for a more thorough HIA in contracts regarding the Turner Field redevelopment. Other outcomes of interest could be whether stakeholders were interested in the project and felt prompted to address concerns and recommendations and/or collaborate with other stakeholder groups (i.e., NPU-V president with GSU executives). NPU-V community leaders, GSU leadership and Carter group leadership could schedule a [bi]monthly or quarterly meeting to address whether concerns and recommendations have been taken into consideration or if any others remain. A follow-up questionnaire could be u to assess these outcomes. As part of a more comprehensive HIA, we encourage the assessment of a holistic range of health impacts not included in this HIA (e.g. preserving areas of cultural significance, crime and safety). This comprehensive HIA should consider actively pursuing members of the community. Our electronic survey was likely missed by persons willing to participate but did not have access to the internet. 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